Whenever a francophone Quebecois player becomes available or is rumoured to be available on the trade or unrestricted free agency (UFA) market, many among the fanbase and media demand that the Montreal Canadiens acquire or sign them. Related: Canadiens Prospect Pyramid – Summer of 2023 After five seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, left winger
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The Montreal Canadiens have been in the dumps for two seasons, but many believe they can turn things around soon. After the Canadiens fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021, they finished bottom five in the NHL standings in the next two years. As a result, they’ve drafted size and skill, upfront and on the blue
With only 15 games left on the schedule, the Anaheim Ducks’ 2022-23 season is quickly coming to a close. It’s been a forgettable year for the Ducks as they put the finishing touches on their fifth straight season without a playoff berth. While the next significant date for the organization will be the Draft Lottery,
The Toronto Maple Leafs are near the top of the standings and there are only 43 days before the NHL trade deadline. As a result, they will be looking to add another player or two to strengthen their top nine. It has been known that the team has had difficulty in the playoffs in the past,
How much worse can things get for the Anaheim Ducks? After breaking their six-game skid with a win on Wednesday (Dec. 7) against the Carolina Hurricanes, they couldn’t follow it up and were battered 6-1 by the San Jose Sharks. It’s another low point in the season for the Ducks, just barely two weeks removed
The Anaheim Ducks are well into a multi-year rebuilding effort but are beginning to show signs of competitiveness. As a result, there are a handful of players who will be feeling the pressure to find their place on the roster as the franchise turns the corner. Some will feel the weight of a contract season,
The Kraken tried to trade for Kevin Fiala TSN: Chris Johnston said that the Seattle Kraken were also trying to acquire Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild and were in until the end. The Kraken have some cap space and are looking to make some moves. “It’s not a problem for them and I think
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that as part of the Vancouver Canucks mission to move money, Oliver Ekman-Larsson might be a trade candidate. How realistic is it that he could be moved? Meanwhile, Filip Forsberg spoke to the media about his negotiations with the Nashville Predators. The Anaheim Ducks might consider a
Ducks could have some more players to move as talks are quiet Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Teams that are looking for a bit of sandpaper could look at Anaheim Ducks forward Nicolas Deslauriers. Will Ryan Getzlaf consider a move at the deadline? Forward Max Comtois is controllable and could be available. If the Ducks can’t
Ducks are open to anything Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Anaheim Ducks have pending UFAs Hampus Lindholm, Josh Manson and Rickard Rakell. All could land the Ducks a nice return if they decide to move them. reported last week that the Ducks and Lindholm have started extension talks but there is no guarantee that
After a dismal start to the Anaheim Ducks‘ homestand continued with a 4-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday night, the writing is on the wall— it’s time to sell. It’s not a surprise, considering most preseason projections had them ranked near the bottom of the Pacific Division. It’s also not a surprise
The Anaheim Ducks entered the offseason on the tail end of their rebuild, but with how unexpectedly explosive they’ve been to this point in the 2021-22 season, it’s safe to say that the rebuild might be on its last legs. It’s good news for Ducks fans, who haven’t had much to cheer for since the
Max Comtois picks up the puck from the center line and strides in from the right side. He fakes forehand and then shifts to the backhand. His shot is saved. This is a microcosm of Comtois’s season to this point, his shootout attempt against the Vegas Golden Knights on Nevada Day in the Ducks’ dramatic
As the Anaheim Ducks’ offseason continues and we await the 2020 NHL Playoffs, I decided to sit down and listen to what’s on the minds of Ducks fans. From the Seattle Expansion Draft to bringing Corey Perry back, there’s a whole lot to unpack in this first-ever Ducks mailbag. We took to Twitter, Facebook, and
More Matt Niskanen Matt Niskanen just first domino with salary cap maneuvering JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington: Trading Matt Niskanen to free up cap space was only the beginning for Brian MacLellan. Washington freed up $3.405 million then later used it to re-sign Carl Hagelin. Also, they received Radko Gudas in the deal. It